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Korea Herald
8 hours ago
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- Korea Herald
Fans criticize Beyonce for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
A T-shirt worn by Beyonce during a Juneteenth performance on her Cowboy Carter tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born superstar. The T-shirt worn during a concert in Paris featured images of the Buffalo Soldiers, who belonged to Black US Army units active during the late 1800s and early 1900s. On the back was a lengthy description of the soldiers that included 'Their antagonists were the enemies of peace, order and settlement: warring Indians, bandits, cattle thieves, murderous gunmen, bootleggers, trespassers, and Mexican revolutionaries.' Images of the shirt and videos of the performance are also featured on Beyonce's website. As she prepares to return to the US for performances in her hometown this weekend, fans and Indigenous influencers took to social media to criticize Beyonce for framing Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries as anything but the victims of American imperialism and promoting anti-Indigenous language. A publicist for Beyonce did not respond to requests for comment. The Buffalo Soldiers served in six military units created after the Civil War in 1866. They were comprised formerly enslaved men, freemen, and Black Civil War soldiers and fought in hundreds of conflicts — including in the Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II — until they were disbanded in 1951. As the quote on Beyoncé's shirt notes, they also fought numerous battles against Indigenous peoples as part of the US Army's campaign of violence and land theft during the country's westward expansion. Some historians say the moniker 'Buffalo Soldiers' was bestowed by the tribes who admired the bravery and tenacity of the fighters, but that might be more legend than fact. 'At the end of the day, we really don't have that kind of information,' said Cale Carter, director of exhibitions at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston. Carter and other museum staff said that, only in the past few years, the museum made broader efforts to include more of the complexities of the battles the Buffalo Soldiers fought against Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries and the role they played in the subjugation of Indigenous peoples. They, much like many other museums across the country, are hoping to add more nuance to the framing of American history and be more respectful of the ways they have caused harm to Indigenous communities . 'We romanticize the Western frontier,' he said. 'The early stories that talked about the Buffalo Soldiers were impacted by a lot of those factors. So you really didn't see a changing in that narrative until recently.' There has often been a lack of diverse voices discussing the way Buffalo Soldiers history is framed, said Michelle Tovar, the museum's director of education. The current political climate has put enormous pressure on schools, including those in Texas, to avoid honest discussions about American history, she said. 'Right now, in this area, we are getting push back from a lot of school districts in which we can't go and teach this history," Tovar said. "We are a museum where we can at least be a hub, where we can invite the community regardless of what districts say, invite them to learn it and do what we can do the outreach to continue to teach honest history.' Beyonce's recent album 'Act II: Cowboy Carter' has played on a kind of American iconography, which many see as her way of subverting the country music genre's adjacency to whiteness and reclaiming the cowboy aesthetic for Black Americans . Last year, she became the first Black woman ever to top Billboard's country music chart, and 'Cowboy Carter' won her the top prize at the 2025 Grammy Awards, album of the year . 'The Buffalo Soldiers play this major role in the Black ownership of the American West,' said Tad Stoermer, a historian and professor at Johns Hopkins University. 'In my view, (Beyonce is) well aware of the role that these images play. This is the 'Cowboy Carter' tour for crying out loud. The entire tour, the entire album, the entire piece is situated in this layered narrative.' But Stoermer also points out that the Buffalo Soldier have been framed in the American story in a way that also plays into the myths of American nationalism. As Beyonce's use of Buffalo Soldiers imagery implies, Black Americans also use their story to claim agency over their role in the creation of the country, said Alaina E. Roberts, a historian, author and professor at Pittsburgh University who studies the intersection of Black and Native American life from the Civil War to present day. 'That's the category in which she thought maybe she was coming into this conversation, but the Buffalo Soldiers are even a step above that because they were literally involved in not just the settlement of the West but of genocide in a sense,' she said. Several Native influencers, performers, and academics took to social media this week to criticize Beyonce or call the language on her shirt anti-Indigenous. 'Do you think Beyonce will apologize (or acknowledge) the shirt,' an Indigenous news and culture Instagram account with more than 130,000, asked in a post Thursday. Many of her critics, as well as fans, agree. A flood of social media posts called out the pop star for the historic framing on the shirt. 'The Buffalo Soldiers are an interesting historical moment to look at. But we have to be honest about what they did, especially in their operations against Indigenous Americans and Mexicans,' said Chisom Okorafor, who posts on TikTok under the handle @confirmedsomaya. Okorafor said there is no 'progressive' way to reclaim America's history of empire building in the West, and that Beyoncé's use of Western symbolism sends a problematic message. 'Which is that Black people too can engage in American nationalism," she said. "Black people too can profit from the atrocities of American empire. It is a message that tells you to abandon immigrants, Indigenous people, and people who live outside of the United States. It is a message that tells you not only is it a virtue to have been born in this country but the longer your line extends in this country the more virtuous you are.' (AP)
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Lewis Capaldi is back? How to watch the 'Secret Act' live at Glastonbury 2025
One of the country's most popular stars could draw a huge crowd at Glastonbury Festival 2025 as Lewis Capaldi supposedly takes to the iconic Pyramid Stage on Friday for a comeback performance that is sure to be emotional. You can watch the Secret Act at Glastonbury live streams from anywhere with a VPN and for FREE. Lewis Capaldi's Glastonbury 2025 set takes place on the Pyramid Stage on Friday, June 27.► Start time: 4:55 p.m. BST / 11:55 a.m. ET / 08:45 a.m. PT / 02:45 a.m. AEDT (Sat.)• FREE STREAM — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free The Secret Act has been non-stop talked about since it was first announced earlier this month. Rumors have been circling about who it could be, but it now appears centered on one man in Lewis Capaldi. It would not just be the Scottish Beyonce's first Glastonbury appearance since the audience pitched in to help him out with his set in 2023 due to much publicized mental health issues, it would actually be FIRST major gig since then. There have been a couple of minor outings but he seems to have saved the big return for the Pyramid Stage. And, with his new single, 'Survive' dropping today it could be the highlight of the opening day. Below are all the details you need to watch Lewis Capaldi and live stream Glastonbury 2025 for FREE and from anywhere. The Secret Act set will be broadcast live and for FREE by the BBC in the U.K. That means it will also be streamed as it happens and on demand on its BBC iPlayer platform online. iPlayer coverage of all Pyramid Stage acts — including the Secret Act's — is available to stream in Ultra HD. As well as laptops, the service also has apps for smartphones, tablets and a wide range of streaming devices. But, what if I'm traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch Glastonbury as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the potential Lewis Capaldi set on your usual subscription? You can still watch this and all the other Glastonbury coverage live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock BBC iPlayer and watch Glastonbury live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. but want to view BBC iPlayer as usual, you'd select a U.K. server from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to BBC iPlayer and enjoy Capaldi's set. The Glastonbury Festival is only shown in the U.K. so you won't find this Glastonbury set in any international listings. However, if you're currently on holiday in the U.S., Australia or Canada from the U.K.. You can download one of the best VPN services and tap into your FREE home coverage of Glastonbury 2025 through the BBC iPlayer. We recommend NordVPN. Or if you're content only to listen to the Secret Act set, you can do so via the BBC's 'pop-up radio station' BBC Radio Glastonbury via BBC Sounds on web browsers. Pyramid Stage The Other Stage West Holts Stage Woodsies Park Stage Acoustic Stage Avalon Stage We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Cotswolds power list revealed by society snitches: The ultimate knives-out guide
Beyonce and Jay Z house-hunting in the Cotswolds proves what locals have long known: it's no longer just a weekend spot for hedge funders and heritage breeds – it's where the world's most powerful people are coming to put down roots. The Cotswolds has undergone a radical transformation. The lanes are still winding, the walls still honey-stoned – but behind the gates these days are A-list stars, media moguls and Hollywood exports planting vines and rewilding their tennis courts.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pharrell Gifts Beyoncé a Louis Vuitton Handbag Straight Off Fashion Show Runway
Beyoncé and Jay-Z pulled up as special front-row guests at the Louis Vuitton spring 2026 menswear show in Paris, where Pharrell serves as the luxury fashion house's men's creative director. As Tuesday's (June 24) show wrapped up, Skateboard P greeted the couple while dropping off a gift for Beyoncé straight off the runway, as the music icon added a brown handbag to her collection before the accessory has even hit shelves. More from Billboard AC/DC Plug In Extra Stadium Dates for Australia's Power-Hungry Fans Brandy and Monica Reveal 'The Boy Is Mine' Was Inspired by 'Jerry Springer' LeAnn Rimes' Teeth Fall Out Mid-Performance During Washington Concert Bey appeared to be in shock while accepting the gift as P smoothly dapped up with Jay before galloping his way backstage. The Cowboy Carter singer sported a denim jumpsuit with a chic brown cowboy hat. As for Hov, he went with a reserved leather jacket over his white shirt and matching black pants. Pharrell showed Beyoncé a token of his appreciation, as the duo has an extensive collaborative history dating back to the early portion of her decorated career. They joined forces for Cowboy Carter's 'SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN' with Shaboozey, THE CARTERS' 'APESHIT' and 'NICE,' as well as The Lion King's 'Water.' P also helmed production on Bey tracks such as 'Kitty Kat,' 'Energy,' 'Superpower' and 'Blow.' Beyoncé stuck around for Paris Fashion Week after she performed a series of shows in the French capital. Her June 22 concert made waves when Jay-Z touched the stage as the couple performed 'Crazy in Love' for the first time in seven years. Hov kept the party going while riling up the crowd with a rendition of Watch The Throne's 'N—s in Paris.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tina Knowles, 71, and niece Angie Beyince, 42, match in dark sunglasses and red lipstick at the Bluemarble show during Paris Fashion Week
Tina Knowles and her niece Angie Beyince turned heads as they attended the Bluemarble Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Thursday. The businesswoman, 71, and Angie, 42, posed up a storm for the cameras as they sat front row at the event. For the occasion, Tina looked effortlessly stylish in a black blazer layered over a black halter-neck top and blue jeans. She teamed the look with a pair of black boots and accessorized with gold metal frame sunglasses. Donning her signature red lip, Tina finished her striking ensemble off with stacked gold bangle bracelets. Meanwhile, Angie opted for a double denim look in a fitted zip-up jacket and jeans. She added inches to her frame with a pair of black heels and shielded her eyes with chunky black sunglasses along with a swipe of red lipstick. It comes just months after Tina fought back the tears as she recounted her 'devastating' breast cancer battle and divorce on an episode of Loose Women. Tina, who is mum to the If I Were A Boy singer Beyonce, 43, and Solange Knowles, 38, was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after doctors discovered two tumors during a mammogram appointment. Her recent diagnosis was touched upon after Charlene was keen to find out if she had a group of close pals that she could turn to in a time of need. Tina said: 'Friendship with women is of the utmost importance to me, it's one of my biggest priorities to stay connected because when I went through that, I depended on my daughters. 'I didn't tell everybody in my friends group. I didn't have to tell them what was going on. 'I just went to Houston, gathered my girlfriends, we went to church, we went to lunch, we went parting at the club, dancing.' As her emotions got the better of her and her eyes started to tell up, she continued: 'I just told them I don't want to talk about what's going on, but I need you right now. 'They were all right there with me. 'They've been a big part of my life, my whole life.' Speaking about the support from her famous daughters, Tina added: 'With this one, they were the first people I told. 'They were the only people I told for a while and they rallied around me, they always have at those very difficult times. 'When I went through divorce, the first time I was devastated, and my girls were right there to lift me up and tell me that I can do things, and make me laugh because you know at those times, you need laughter too and they are my rock really.' Tina shares her daughters with Mathew Knowles. The pair tied the knot in 1980 but divorced in 2011. She later married actor Richard Lawson in 2015, but filed for divorce in 2023. Tina explained that she refuses to be bitter about anything in her life, and now more than ever is confident in her own skin. 'I don't feel any bitterness,' she told Charlene and Jane. She added: 'I say in the book that it's sad that I had to get to 70 to realise I'm whole by myself. 'I would love to have a relationship and be in love. If I don't get that, I will be just fine. I didn't know that before 70.' Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and affects more than two MILLION women a year Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Each year in the UK there are more than 55,000 new cases, and the disease claims the lives of 11,500 women. In the US, it strikes 266,000 each year and kills 40,000. But what causes it and how can it be treated? What is breast cancer? It comes from a cancerous cell which develops in the lining of a duct or lobule in one of the breasts. When the breast cancer has spread into surrounding tissue it is called 'invasive'. Some people are diagnosed with 'carcinoma in situ', where no cancer cells have grown beyond the duct or lobule. Most cases develop in those over the age of 50 but younger women are sometimes affected. Breast cancer can develop in men, though this is rare. Staging indicates how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Stage 1 is the earliest stage and stage 4 means the cancer has spread to another part of the body. The cancerous cells are graded from low, which means a slow growth, to high, which is fast-growing. High-grade cancers are more likely to come back after they have first been treated. What causes breast cancer? A cancerous tumour starts from one abnormal cell. The exact reason why a cell becomes cancerous is unclear. It is thought that something damages or alters certain genes in the cell. This makes the cell abnormal and multiply 'out of control'. Although breast cancer can develop for no apparent reason, there are some risk factors that can increase the chance, such as genetics. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? The usual first symptom is a painless lump in the breast, although most are not cancerous and are fluid filled cysts, which are benign. The first place that breast cancer usually spreads to is the lymph nodes in the armpit. If this occurs you will develop a swelling or lump in an armpit. How is breast cancer diagnosed? Initial assessment: A doctor examines the breasts and armpits. They may do tests such as a mammography, a special x-ray of the breast tissue which can indicate the possibility of tumours. Biopsy: A biopsy is when a small sample of tissue is removed from a part of the body. The sample is then examined under a microscope to look for abnormal cells. The sample can confirm or rule out cancer. If you are confirmed to have breast cancer, further tests may be needed to assess if it has spread. For example, blood tests, an ultrasound scan of the liver or a chest X-ray. How is breast cancer treated? Treatment options which may be considered include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Often a combination of two or more of these treatments are used. Surgery: Breast-conserving surgery or the removal of the affected breast depending on the size of the tumour. Radiotherapy: A treatment which uses high energy beams of radiation focused on cancerous tissue. This kills cancer cells, or stops them from multiplying. It is mainly used in addition to surgery. Chemotherapy: A treatment of cancer by using anti-cancer drugs which kill cancer cells, or stop them from multiplying. Hormone treatments: Some types of breast cancer are affected by the 'female' hormone oestrogen, which can stimulate the cancer cells to divide and multiply. Treatments which reduce the level of these hormones, or prevent them from working, are commonly used in people with breast cancer. How successful is treatment? The outlook is best in those who are diagnosed when the cancer is still small, and has not spread. Surgical removal of a tumour in an early stage may then give a good chance of cure. The routine mammography offered to women between the ages of 50 and 71 means more breast cancers are being diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
